Beth L Barnett

I am a native mid-westerner but graduated of Mills College in Oakland CA, Am an x-ray technologist and have sold major x-ray equipment internationally. Now write novels and blog for fun. Member of Kansas City Writers Group and KC Ebooks. Love all kinds of movies, dining out, cooking in, reading, certain causes (environmental, animals and women), politics, bridge, friends, and family.

Birds

Published March 23, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

A sure sign of spring is when the sociable little goldfinch shows up. Though smaller than sparrows, they look a lot alike until they begin to turn color. Then their yellows and gold shine through and they can easily be… Continue reading →

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Dressing for Comfort

Published March 15, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

In the 1940’s, it was common for senior citizens to live with their children. My maternal grandmother came to Kansas City from Denver to stay with my parents. My mother was thrilled and my father treated both women like queens.… Continue reading →

CHARGEMASTER

Published March 8, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

Steven Brill wrote a very good article on our health care system recently in Time Magazine. If you haven’t read it, you might want to take a look. The information can profoundly effect your finances if you ever need hospital… Continue reading →

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Pinky Says: Titian

Published March 1, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

What marks the late works of great High Renaissance artists? That is an easy question to answer. It is that they can depict abject human suffering better than young artists. And that stands to reason because with age there is… Continue reading →

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Drought Flowers

Published February 22, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

Thanks goodness for a strong grandchild who can shovel snow and a great neighbor with a snow blower. We got as much as twelve thick, heavy, wet inches on Thursday, February 21st, 2013. I’m not complaining though. We desperately needed… Continue reading →

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